Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 18 - Organic Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 682: 13

Answer

Alkenes are hydrocarbons with double bonds between carbons. Since each carbon can only make four bonds, a double bond will only allow it to bind with 2 hydrogen atoms at the end of the hydrocarbon chain. Alkanes are solely held together with single bonds.

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Alkenes are hydrocarbons with double bonds between carbons. Since each carbon can only make four bonds, a double bond will only allow it to bind with 2 hydrogen atoms at the end of the hydrocarbon chain. Alkanes are solely held together with single bonds.
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